Connecting Care Through Interoperability: What Hospitals Need to Know for Medicare PI
Speaker: Kristina Stolitca, Kentucky REC
Kentucky REC Hospital team lead Kristina Stolitca will provide an overview of the Medicare Promoting Interoperability (PI) Program for Eligible Hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals and explore how interoperability requirements continue to shape care delivery across the healthcare community. This session will review 2026 program requirements, including reporting periods, objectives, and measures, while highlighting key updates from the FY 2027 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) Final Rule. Attendees will gain practical insight into evolving compliance expectations and the growing role of interoperability, public health reporting, and data exchange in supporting coordinated care and healthcare connectivity.
About Kristina Stolitca
Kristina Stolitca is a Health Information Technology Advisor at the Kentucky Regional Extension Center (KY REC), where she has served for 15 years. In this role, she supports hospitals across Kentucky participating in the Medicare Promoting Interoperability (PI) Program, providing expert guidance on regulatory compliance, EHR reporting, and program attestation. Kristina partners with hospital leaders and staff to assess performance, identify compliance gaps, and promote successful program participation. She develops tools and resources to help organizations navigate evolving CMS requirements, translating complex federal mandates into clear, actionable guidance. Her long-standing work at KY REC reflects a deep commitment to supporting Kentucky hospitals and advancing health information technology across the Commonwealth.
Questions? Contact us at Kentucky REC or call us at 859-323-3090.
